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God has made it clear in His Word that He responds to faith. Faith is the belief of a truth which is proven by a corresponding action. (Occasionally, it is proven by inaction, but most times it is proven by action.) For example, I believe the chair in front of me will hold my weight. I prove my belief in the chair by physically sitting in the chair. Belief + Action = Faith.
What Is Faith?
John 2:22 - This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him. Romans 1:17 - For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
Matt. 21:21 - Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done.
Luke 17:6 - He replied,
"If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to
this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it
will obey you.
Acts 3:16 - By faith
in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made
strong. It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through
him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see.
Acts 15:9 - He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith. Acts 16:5 - So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. Romans 1:5 - Through him and for his name's sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. Romans 1:12 - that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. Romans 3:22 - This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. Romans 3:28 - For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. Romans 4:9 - Is this blessedness only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness.
Romans 4:13 - It was not
through law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that
he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that
comes by faith. Romans 9:30 - What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; Romans 12:3 - For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. 2 Cor. 1:24 - Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm. Gal. 2:16 - Know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified. Gal. 3:8 - The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: "All nations will be blessed through you. Gal. 3:9 - So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. Gal. 3:14 - He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Gal. 3:22 - But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe. Gal. 3:23 - Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. Gal. 3:24 - So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ[ 3:24 Or charge until Christ came] that we might be justified by faith. Gal. 3:25 - Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law. Gal. 3:26 - You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, Eph. 2:8 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God– Eph. 3:12 - In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. Eph. 3:17 - so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, Phil. 1:25 - Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, Phil. 3:9 - and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ–the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. 1 Thes. 1:3 - We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 3:12 - Therefore, brothers, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith. 1 Thes. 5:8 - But since we belong to the day, let us be selfcontrolled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 1 Tim. 1:5 - The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 1 Tim. 3:13 - Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
Heb. 11:3 - By faith
we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that
what is seen was not made out of what was visible. James 1:3 - because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. James 5:15 - And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. 1 Peter 1:5 - who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
1 Peter 1:7 - These have
come so that your faith–of greater worth than gold, which
perishes even though refined by fire–may be proved genuine and may
result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
1 Peter 5:4 - For
everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that
has overcome the world, even our faith.
Jesus Denounced Those With Little Faith Matt. 8:26 - He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. Matt. 13:58 - And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. Matt. 14:31 - Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" Matt. 16:8 - Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, "You of little faith, why are you talking among yourselves about having no bread? Matt. 17:20 - He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."[ 17:20 Some manuscripts you. 21 But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.]
Mark 4:40 - He said to
his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"
Mark 16:14 - Later Jesus
appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for
their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe
those who had seen him after he had risen.
Jesus Praised and Rewarded Those With Great Faith Matt. 9:22 - Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven."
Matt. 9:29 - Then he
touched their eyes and said, "According to your faith will it
be done to you";
Mark 2:5 - When Jesus
saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins
are forgiven."
Mark 10:52 - "Go," said
Jesus, "your faith has healed you." Immediately he received
his sight and followed Jesus along the road. Luke 7:9 - When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel." Luke 7:50 - Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."
Luke 8:48 - Then he said
to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace."
Luke 18:42 - Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has healed you." John 7:31 - Still, many in the crowd put their faith in him. They said, "When the Christ comes, will he do more miraculous signs than this man?" John 8:30 - Even as he spoke, many put their faith in him. John 11:45 - Therefore many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, put their faith in him. John 12:11 - for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and putting their faith in him.
2 Cor. 4:13 - It is written: "I believed; therefore I have spoken." With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak.
Col. 1:5 - the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel. Heb. 12:2 - Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
2 Cor. 8:7 - But just as you excel in everything–in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us. 2 Cor. 10:15 - Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow, our area of activity among you will greatly expand, 2 Cor. 13:5 - Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith. Col. 1:23 - If you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. Col. 2:5 - For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is. Col. 2:7 - Rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. 1 Thes. 3:2 - We sent Timothy, who is our brother and God's fellow worker[ 3:2 Some manuscripts brother and fellow worker; other manuscripts brother and God's servant] in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, 2 Thes. 1:3 - We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. 1 Tim. 3:9 - They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 1 Tim. 4:12 - Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Tim. 6:11 - But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 1 Tim. 6:12 - Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 2 Tim. 2:22 - Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Titus 1:13 - This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith. Titus 2:2 - Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, selfcontrolled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance. Heb. 4:14 - Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. Heb. 6:1 - Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,[ 6:1 Or from useless rituals] and of faith in God. Heb. 6:12 - We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Heb. 10:22 - Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Heb. 13:7 - Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. James 2:5 - Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? 2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Jude 1:3 - Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.
Jude 1:20 -
But you, dear friends, build yourselves
up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.
Admonishing To Live By Faith Gal. 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Gal. 3:11 - Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, "The righteous will live by faith."
Gal. 5:6 -
The only thing that counts is faith
expressing itself through love. Eph. 6:16 - In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Phil. 1:27 - Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel. 1 Thes. 3:10 - Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith. Heb. 10:38 - But my righteous one[ 10:38 One early manuscript But the righteous] will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him."
Problems That Arise From Lack of Faith 1 Tim. 6:10 - For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. 2 Tim 3:8 - Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth–men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected.
Use
Your Faith 1 Peter 5:9 - Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
Faith
Should Have Works To Prove It James 2:17 - In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. James 2:18 - But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.
James 2:20 -
You foolish man, do you want evidence
that faith without deeds is useless James 2:24 - You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone. James 2:26 - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. |